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   They also frequently ask me if I think I will see him again. Carl faced his death with unflagging courage and never sought refuge in illusions. The tragedy was that we knew we would never see each other again. I don't ever expect to be reunited with Carl.

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     The Whore of Blahbylon (the_whore_of_blahbylon@mastodon.social)'s status on Monday, 17-Aug-2026 07:16:44 JST The Whore of Blahbylon

     This was written by Ann Druyan, the widow of Carl Sagan, and was posted on the bird site. I'm copy/pasting here for others to read.

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     When my husband died, because he was so famous and known for not being a believer, many people would come up to me ― it still sometimes happens ― and ask me if Carl changed at the end and converted to a belief in an afterlife.

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     Mr. Bill repeated this.